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Kristen, pajama mama

This is my little space where I write about crafting and homeschooling with my kids while still in our pajamas. I have four beautiful kiddos (one home from Ethiopia). It is my passion to encourage others to celebrate their creativity while glorifying The Ultimate Creator.

Monday, May 2, 2011

I ran the other day. Then I signed up for a half marathon. So, I probably should run again.

It's been so long since I've run. Too long to tell you, but I will say that it has been the longest period I have not run in my entire adult life. I call myself a runner, and I love my running group. But I also love sleep. And call myself a sleeper.

"I am a mother, and my time is not my own," I tell my group.

But it is spring, a time for new beginnings. So here goes a new running season.

Now I want to keep the momentum and best use my running time. Have you noticed that one good decision leads to another? It's true. The day I ran, I ate less ice cream. I didn't not eat ice cream, but I ate less. And I cleaned my shower. Just because I felt like I was on a roll.

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Creative People Had This To Say:

As a Mom and a runner, it is hard to find the time and the motivation. Running strollers are awesome for that because you can do both at the same time. My husband and I actually ran the 2010 Portland marathon pushing both our boys. It was actually great family time!I must admit though, that it is harder now that they are older and heavier and of course with inclement weather, it's just not that fun....By the way, we should sign up for half marathon or a marathon to run together when I move down there later this summer :) Maybe you can give me some tips on running in the heat!

Good for you! I miss being able to work out. Maybe one day. Right now I'm lucky enough to do my exercises for physical therapy! Since the kids have been sick almost constantly the last few months, I rarely get to church on Sunday, and carving out time for a quiet time is so difficult when I'm hardly getting time to sleep. I've found that the only way I can get spiritually fed is to listen to a sermon right before I go to sleep. Doug and I have been going though Tim Keller's sermons (we love his preaching). I have to really push myself all day just to get through the day without sleep so by the time I lay down in bed it's hard to just fall asleep, even though i'm exhausted. I've found listening to sermons really helps me unwind and gives me at least some spiritual "food" at the same time. It's not a long term solution, but it's how I make the most of my time right now in this crazy season of life!